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Charter Boat Captain

Front Street Shipyard
Cornelius, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charter Boat Captain position at Front Street Shipyard?

The Charter Boat Captain personnel is a qualified and authorized employee that operates vessels under direction from the Marina Manager. This role may also be referred to as Maritime Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate vessels for relocation, haulage, repair, tow, passenger movement or other miscellaneous operations
  • Ensure passenger safety and provide customer service
  • Assist in and/or conduct vessel operations and maintenance as directed by the Marina Manager
  • Monitor daily progress of the vessel, observing speed, engine pressure and water depths, and signaling any passing vessels
  • Available to work overtime, weekends and holidays when required

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

  • Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.
  • Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.

Technical and Physical Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-5 years marina experience preferred
  • USCG Captains License Required
  • Ability to work safely around water
  • Must be able to swim
  • Must have a valid drivers’ license
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Minimum Soft Skill Qualifications

  • Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company
  • Consistently treats others with dignity and respect
  • Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude
  • Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action
  • Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members
  • Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties
  • Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner
  • Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members
  • Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties
  • Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities.

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/ . #marinacareers

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